The All-Party Party, the annual non-partisan, not-for-profit celebration is held in recognition of all those who work on Parliament Hill (security staff, support staff and political staff). Nov. 28. app-ftp@sen.parl.gc.ca

RAC hosts its Holiday Express Reception. Nov. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. 99 Bank St., Suite 901, Ottawa, Ont. RSVP to 613-567-8591 or http://www.railcan.ca/holiday/2012

In recognition of Canadian children’s programming, the Shaw Rocket Prize Ceremony will be held at the Chateau Laurier on Nov. 27. Please contact Jacquie LaRocque, 613-288-5044, for more information.

Hosted by the Canadian AIDS Society, the World AIDS Day Gala is expected to draw government representatives, business and charitable sectors, the HIV/AIDS community and the general public. Several Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Awards will be given and a live auction with celebrity auctioneers such as NDP MP Olivia Chow. All funds raised go to CAS national programs. Chateau Cartier Hotel, 1170 Aylmer Rd., Gatineau, Que. To RSVP or for media inquiries 613-230-3580 ext. 130 or kevinf@cdnaids.ca